Thaddeus

So I've been trying to source some manuals. They're out of print.

And I've been to Ebay. The last 9 volume set went for more than 400 bucks.

So I'm thinking microfiche; it seems affordable, but I haven't got a clue as to where to find a reader, or what specs it must have to properly display the Porsche microfiche.

Ideas? can anybody tell me where to but a reader, and the fiche? Other alternatives?

Thanks.

jim morehouse

Thaddeus,
sent you a PM on other alternatives.

Jim
jim928"at"ptd.net

2V4V

Thaddeus,

Jim's 'alternative' is probably your best bet. I have the fiche manual as well as the hard copy. I can say that the fiche will do in a pinch, but is a tough substitute for being able to see the printed details.

As to a fiche reader, they can be terribly available or terribly hard to find, depends a bit on your locale. I would check local electronic surplus outlets (if you have any) they seem to be the best bet. Schools, flea markets, used office equipment sellers, auto repair places (most of the dealers switched to online data) would also be potential sources, as well as Ebay.

Any fiche reader will function, though to view without having to reposition the fiche itself around, you need a 'large format' model. These are, naturally a bit rarer, and consequently a bit pricier. I personally would not go higher than ~$50 - the last one I bought was $20. The usual rules of engagement apply - if they want to sell, the price will be reasonable to cheap - there's little, if any, demand anymore- but if you want to buy, they gotcha by the shorts.

Greg

Old & New

Thaddeus,

Do yourself a favor, and deal with Jim. Since you have a computer, you probably don't want fiche.

SteveG

I don't have Jim's product yet, but as one who went through the same process as you, I ended up with a bootleg hard copy and headaches getting that I'm talking about misrepresentation and now I have a set on CD by another producer which is pretty good. But Jims is partially searchable which is a big plus depending on how functional it is, but the hard copy is a pain in the neck (seaching) until you've read thru it about 20 x. and he has many other ad ons which you will probably be looking for separately later. The Technik for your MY is in many ways better than the WSM and Jim includes that. The PET is better at part id than the hard copy with the 924 on the cover. Gee, the red binders look nice on my shelf, but they are a PIA. No affiliation, just information.